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HKPR District Health Unit Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 As of March 19, 2020 3 p.m.
Confirmed Positive Patient Gender/ Age Hospital County Status Case #1 Female, 60s (travel) NHH Northumberland Self-isolating Case #2 Female, 60s (travel) RMH City of Kawartha Lakes Self-isolating Case #3 Male, 70s (travel) NHH Northumberland Self-isolating Case #4 Female, 60s (travel) NHH Northumberland Self-isolating Case #5 Male, 60s (travel) NHH Northumberland Self-isolating Case #6 Female, 70s (travel) RMH City
NHH – COVID-19 Information – A Message To Our Community
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) staff, physicians and community partners are working very hard to keep ahead of the rapidly
Port Hope Police Cruiser Gets Stuck In Sinkhole
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hIGW_nOsLQ&feature=youtu.be A Port Hope Police cruiser got into a bit of a predicament on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. A Port Hope
Video – Full Press Conference Local MP and MPP Launch Cohesive COVID-19 Response
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN9xcaHeEdM&feature=youtu.be By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland-Peterborough South's MP and MPP are standing together with local partners to put forth the strongest
Cobourg Police – Impact of COVID 19 on Police Operations – Comfort Centred Closed
The Town of Cobourg is adhering to provincial and federal recommendations through the COVID-19 outbreak. The Cobourg Police Service
Breaking News – Ontario Enacts Declaration of Emergency to Protect the Public
Significantly Enhanced Measures will Help Contain Spread of COVID-19 On March 17, 2020, the Government of Ontario announced that it
Enhanced Measures to Protect Ontarians from COVID-19
On March 16, 2020, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health issued the following statement detailing enhanced public
Update – Cobourg Mother Concerned About Information Being Released by Northumberland Hills Hospital on COVID-19 Precautions
Response from Jennifer Gillard, Senior Directior, Public Affairs and Strategic Partnerships at Northumberland Hills Hospital "There is presently a discrepancy
Breaking News – HKPR District Health Unit Reports Second Positive Case of COVID-19
The local Medical Officer of Health today announced a positive case of COVID-19 in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
HKPR District Health Unit – Information If You Suspect You May Have COVID-19
Health partners in Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Peterborough collaborating to protect patients, visitors, healthcare professionals, staff and volunteers As
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Video – Not A Quiet Time for Anglers (and Residents) In Peace Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve9BFqOfcag It likely wasn’t your usual evening fishing near the mouth of Cobourg Creek on Friday, September 12, 2025. Around 9
Northumberland County Announces Hiring of Physician Recruitment Specialist
Northumberland County has taken the next step in addressing the growing local shortage of family doctors with the hiring
Building a Climate-Ready County—Residents Invited to Help Shape Climate Plan
Northumberland County is taking the next step in its Climate Action Strategy with the development of a Climate Adaptation
Update – First Phase of Culvert Replacement Completed – No Road Closure Required for September 12
The Town of Cobourg Public Works and Engineering Division is pleased to share that the first phase of the
Video – Parking Is A No No Where There Are No, No Parking Signs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvKTvM9QfBs A Cobourg Municipal By-Law Officer issues a $160 fine to a pickup truck parked in a parking lot just
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Video – Parking Is A No No Where There Are No, No Parking Signs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvKTvM9QfBs A Cobourg Municipal By-Law Officer issues a $160 fine to a pickup truck parked in a parking lot just
Video – Culvert Installation Goes Smoothly in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ajhGH-ujVE It certainly appeared worked progressed much faster than anticipated installing the northern half of the new culvert on King
Video – Mobile Home Destroyed by Fire in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO4NeF1TK7U A mobile home was destroyed by fire in Hamilton Township on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. At approximately 11:15 a.m. Hamilton
Video – Amateur Astrophotographer’s Spectacular Images of Our Universe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlTnmfXdTqg Chad Zimmerman describes himself as a Amateur Astrophotographer. Zimmerman sent Today’s Northumberland several stunning photos that he took recently. For those
Video – Photo Gallery – Tourists Flock to Port Hope for the Salmon Run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EsmZNYax0I Salmon aren’t the only thing along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. Tourists are flocking to the area looking at
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OPP – Nearly 600 Stolen Vehicles Recovered as a Result of Project Vector
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
OPP – Over 30 People Arrested Regarding Auto Thefts
Thirty-four individuals residing in Montréal and the surrounding area have been arrested following a joint forces operation between the
OPP – 274 Illegal Firearms Seized in Record Breaking Drug Bust
Province's largest seizure of handguns and assault-style rifles results in 16 arrests, 279 charges and one wanted person The Ontario
Quinte West OPP – Five People Charged with Murder (Names Released)
Five People Charged with Murder Five people have been charged with murder in connection with a death in early January
Durham Regional Police – Suspect Wanted in Killing of Pickering Casino Security Guard
Investigators have released the name and photo of a male wanted in the killing of a Pickering Casino security
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Cobourg Cougars Fall to Newmarket in Home Opener
The Cobourg Cougars are winless through two games to start the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season. Coming off a
Cobourg Cougars Set to Begin OJHL Regular Season
The Cobourg Cougars split a pair of exhibition games and will open the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season
Video – Photo Gallery – Criterium Provincial Championships in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ4UrxiT8_0 The Criterium Provincial Championships took place in Cobourg on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The classic Tom Jehlicka Crit was brought
Photo Gallery – Port Hope Flyers Taking Part in the 2025 OBA C Elimination Finals
The 2025 OBA C Elimination Finals are taking place in the area this weekend. Twelve teams from across Ontario are
Northumberland Jacks Are 2025 22U EOBA Champions
This weekend the 22U Northumberland Jacks completed their 2025 season by participating in the 22U EOBA playoffs. After defeating